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Destinations > Czech Republic > Moravia
MoraviaBrnoThe Czech Republic's second largest city is mainly visited by business travellers. Although not quite as pretty as some other places in the Czech Republic, there is still plenty to see and because it doesn't get even a fraction of Prague's visitors Brno offers the visitor a more genuine experience of a real Czech city. Practical InformationTourist Information CentreRadnickà 8, BrnoTel (05) 42 21 10 90 Web site www.muselik.com/czech/brno/info.html Local TransportBrno's public transport system is comprised of buses, trolleybuses and trams, although trams are the more useful transport option for most travellers. The ticketing system is similar to that of Prague, with 5 Kc tickets for a 15 minute ride and 11 Kc for a one-hour ticket which allows transfers between buses and trams. Coming & GoingTrain is the best way to arrive in Brno with the ornate old station situated at the southern end of the old town. Buses use a terminal situated on Zvonarka about a five-minute walk south from the train station along a pedestrian bridge. AccommodationTravellers' (Jánská) HostelJánská 22, BrnoTel (542) 213 573 
SightsCapuchin CryptThis crypt at a Capuchin monastery features the mummified remains of more than 100 monks. Kapucínské námestí, BrnoTel (05) 4221 3232 Admission 40 Kc, students 20 Kc Open Mon-Sat 9am-12noon & 2pm-4.30pm, Sun 11am-12noon & 2pm-4.30pm Petrov CathedralThe Petrov Cathedral, also known as the Peter and Paul (Petra a Pavla) Cathedral, sits in a prominent on the Petrov Hill overlooking the city. Corner Biskupská & Petrská, BrnoTel (05) 4323 5030 Admission free (church), 20 Kc, 15 Kc students (tower); 20 Kc, 15 Kc (crypt) Open 8am-6pm daily (church), 10am-6pm daily (tower) SpilberkSituated on a hill overlooking the city, this castle fortress is worth visiting for its labyrinth of dungeons. Spilberk 1, BrnoTel (05) 4221 4145 Admission 60 Kc, 30 Kc students (castle & dungeon); 20 Kc, 10 Kc (dungeon only) Open May-Jun Tue-Sun 9am-5.15pm, Jul-Aug 9am-5.15pm daily, Sep Tue-Sun 9am-5.15pm OlomoucThe historic capital of Moravia has the country's second-most important city in terms of historic architecture. The cathedrals, monuments, fountains and the impressive town hall, with its quirky Communist astronomical clock combine to form an unforgettable city centre. It's a youthful university city of 100,000 people with a rich cultural life and loads of cheap bars and cafés. Practical InformationTourist Information CentreHorni Namesti, OlomoucTel 585513385 Website www.olomouc-tourism.cz Local TransportThe centre of Olomouc is small enough to cover on foot, but the train and bus stations are a 10 minute tram ride to the east, with a 6kc ticket. An 8kc ticket will take you to the swimming holes and Svaty Kopecek cathedral on the edge of town. Coming & GoingOlomouc is three hours by fast train from Prague's main station, and six hours from Krakow. Buses take a little over an hour from Brno. The train and bus stations are about 1km east of the old town. Trams 4, 5, 6, and 7 run to Namesti Hrdinu in the centre. AccommodationPoets Corner HostelSokolská Ul. 1, Olomouc 77200Tram 4, 5, 6, 7 Tel (0777) 570730 
SightsArchbishops' PalaceThe seat of the Moravian Archbishops. Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Josef was crowned here in 1848. Holy Trinity ColumnThe unique column was declared a national cultural monument and UNESCO-listed in 2001. It reaches 35m in height and dominates the western end of Olomouc's upper square. Admission freePremyslid PalaceNational cultural monument and all that remains of Olomouc's 13th century castle. The adjacent St Wenceslas cathedral dates from 1131 and boasts the tallest spire in Moravia. St Moritz CathedralHome to the Engler pipe organ, the largest in central Europe, St Moritz cathedral hosts international music festivals and provides bird's eye views over Olomouc from its 54m tower. Admission cathedral free; tower 10kcTown Hall & Astronomical ClockDating form 1378, the Olomouc town hall is the focus of the city centre. Redesigned by the Communist government in the 1950s, it's an important and fascinating reminder of the city's more recent history. Admission clock free; tower 30kc, students 15kcTelčThis small town in south-western Moravia has been classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Monument and is well worth the trip here. Most of the town dates from the mid-sixteenth century when much of Telc was rebuilt after a devastating fire creating a picture-perfect town. Practical InformationTourist Information CentreNámestí Zachariáce z Hradce 10Tel (066) 724 3145 Coming & GoingTelc is four hours by bus from Prague with buses departing from Florenc bus station. Slow trains also stop at Telč. The station is located on Masarykova about a 10 minute walk from the old town. AccommodationHostel PantofNámìstí Zach z Hradce 42, Telč
SightsTelc CastleThe Renaissance castle dominates the main square of the old town. Námestí Zachariáce z Hradce, TelčTel (066) 724 3943 Admission 120 Kc Open Apr 9am-11.30am & 1pm-4pm daily, May-Aug 9am-11.30am & 1pm-5pm daily, Sep-Oct 9am-11.30am & 1pm-4pm daily |
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